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MPH in Public Health Nutrition

Queens College - CUNY
New York , United States
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Health Education | Nutrition Science | Public Health
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Health | Hygiene and occupational health services
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English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the MPH in Public Health Nutrition

The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition is a specialized program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote the nutritional well-being of population groups. This program focuses on assessing the nutritional needs of various populations, planning and implementing nutrition and food programs, and managing nutritional programs in community and institutional settings.


Program Overview

The MPH in Public Health Nutrition offers two curricula: one for students who are Registered Dietitians (RDs) and another for those without this credential. Students also have the option to pursue a dietetic internship. Upon graduation, individuals work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, community programs, local, state, or federal government health departments, and international nutrition programs.


Competencies

Graduates of the MPH in Public Health Nutrition program are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:


  • Apply research methodology, interpretation of research literature, and integration of research principles into evidence-based practice for public health nutrition.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication and advocacy skills for public health nutrition.
  • Contribute to the design, planning, implementation, or evaluation of community nutrition interventions as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Identify and prioritize nutritional problems for individuals at various stages of the life cycle and for diverse population groups using appropriate assessment methodologies.
  • Discuss the role of government and organizational systems and policies that influence accessibility, adequacy, and safety of the food supply system (production, processing, distribution, consumption), and the relationship of food, nutrition, and lifestyle choices in health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Use social and behavioral theories to inform public health and nutrition research and practice.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the MPH in Public Health Nutrition (without the Dietetic Internship) includes:


Core Coursework (15 credits)

  • BIOS 610: Fundamentals of Biostatistics
  • EPID 610: Fundamentals of Epidemiology
  • EOHS 610: Fundamentals of Environmental Health
  • CHSS 610: Fundamentals of Social & Behavioral Health
  • HPAM 610: Fundamentals of Health Policy & Management

Required Coursework (18 credits)

  • CHSS 620: Community Health Assessment
  • FNPH 621: Principles of Public Health Nutrition
  • FNPH 620: Community Nutrition Education
  • FNPH 622: Food and Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
  • FNPH 820: Food Policy
  • CHSS 624: Health Program Planning and Funding

Elective Coursework (6 credits)

Two (2) electives chosen in consultation with an academic advisor.


Practice Experience (3 credits)

  • PUBH 696: Supervised Fieldwork

Culminating Experience (3 credits)

  • PUBH 698: Capstone Project

Total Credits Required for MPH

The total credits required to complete the MPH in Public Health Nutrition program are 45.


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